TIME ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
To cheers from the crowd and after a phenomenal 36 short minutes , the first runner was back , with the cyclists now rearing to go and ready to take on the first 15km mountain bike route . The rest of the runners then steadily returned for the exchange and on went the excitement leading to the third leg of the race , the next 15km bike ride . With the route much like the 10km run , the competitors could take in the scenery at World ’ s View , have a water break and then complete the final 5kms to finish off their loop .
With the sun now high in the sky and the temperatures rising , the 5km runners were chomping at the bit to complete the fourth and final leg of the race . With a roar from the crowd , in came the first runner and the winning team of the day was established . With a total race time of 2 hours and 22 minutes , the corporate team was the champion of the day .
Prize giving then took place for the winners in each category . With cheers from all their supporters , a feeling of pride and accomplishment filled the air and so ended an exhilarating and fun-filled day .
This event would not be possible without the Mokolodi staff , the competitors , and the corporate sponsors who we would like to take this opportunity to thank . For the past nine years in which this event has been running , we see it as a healthy and successful way of giving back to the community , having all participants ’ entry fees and sponsorship donations put towards a charitable cause .
To find out where these contributions have been made , please stay tuned for our next newsletter but until then , please go and support Mokolodi Nature Reserve and their efforts by joining the ‘ Friends of Mokolodi ’ ( FOM ) membership programme which offers a range of affordable membership options to suit individuals , families and companies . It also allows members to make use of many of the Reserve ’ s facilities including free access to use the Reserve ’ s cycling tracks .
To end off , we are proud of the contribution that this initiative makes to all associated with it and very much look forward to seeing you next year . The related catch phrases : ‘ work hard-play hard ’, ‘ healthy body , healthy mind ’ identify very much with who we are and gives us all that ‘ feel-good ’ factor .
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